Author: J. N. Williamson Publisher: Pinnacle Books ISBN: 9780786015054 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 580
Book Description
Compiling the hardcover horror collections Masques III and Masques IV, this volume contains nightmarish tales from the farthest reaches of twisted imaginations to the deepest, most intimate recesses of tortured minds. Such horror masters as Ray Bradbury, Graham Masterton, Dan Simmons, F. Paul Wilson, and others contribute. Original.
Author: Jerry N. Williamson Publisher: ISBN: 9780786031849 Category : Horror tales, American Languages : en Pages : 0
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Collects forty-six short horror tales by such authors as Ardath Mayhar, Gene Wolfe, Jessica Amanda Salmonson, Katherine Ramsland, Stephen King, Ramsey Campell, and Ray Bradbury.
Author: Gary Phillips Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1429984007 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 374
Book Description
Wildly fantastic superhero stories by a cross section of today's cutting-edge urban fantasy and crime writers. Expanding on the concept behind Byron Preiss's Weird Heroes from the 1970s, George R. R. Martin's Wild Card series, and Michael Chabon's McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales, The Darker Mask is a collection of original prose stories recalling the derring-do of the beings we call Superheroes and the worlds they fight to save. But unique to The Darker Mask stories is that these plots and characters color a literary universe outside of what has been predominantly white, idiosyncratic, and male in previous homages to pulp. This is the stuff of urban legends, new mythos, and extraordinary folks who might live in a soon-to-be-gentrified ghetto, the dreary rust-belt of the city, or in another dimension. The Darker Mask offers an eclectic mix of popular fiction writers exploring worlds gritty, visceral, and fantastic. Includes contributions from L. A. Banks, Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due, Lorenzo Carcaterra, Christopher Chambers, Reed Farrel Coleman, Michael A. Gonzales, Gar Anthony Haywood, Naomi Hirahara, Mat Johnson, Victor LaValle, Walter Mosley, Ann Nocenti, Gary Phillips, Jerry A. Rodrigues, Alexandra Sokoloff, Peter Spiegelman, Wayne L. Wilson, and Doselle Young. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author: Stephen Jones Publisher: Robinson ISBN: 1780337167 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 480
Book Description
The finest exponents of horror fiction writing today, Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Basil Cooper, Glen Hirshberg, Jay Russell, feature in the world's premier annual horror anthology series, another bumper showcase devoted exclusively to excellence in macabre fiction. To accompany the very best in short stories and novellas is the year's most comprehensive horror overview and contacts listing as well as a fascinating necrology.
Author: Todd McFarlane Publisher: Marvel ISBN: 9780785159438 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Industry superstar Todd McFarlane's blockbuster run barrels on! The Hobgoblin is back, out of control and more deranged than ever! Will even the demonic Ghost Rider be enough to help Spider-Man stop him? Then, Spidey takes a trip into the dark, lightless sewers under Manhattan to face Morbius the Living Vampire, which can mean only one thing: the return of the black costume! And finally, it's a titanic two-part team-up with Marvel's heavy hitters of the '90s that takes the word "widescreen" literally as Spider-Man partners with X-Force to stop the rampaging Juggernaut! Collecting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #6-7, #13-14 and #16; and X-FORCE (1991) #4.
Author: Maurice Broaddus Publisher: Apex Publications ISBN: 0982159684 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 401
Book Description
Presents a collection of horror tales by such authors as Brian Keene, Tom Piccirilli, Ekaterina Sedia, Jay Lake, and Mary Robinette Kowal.
Author: Rin Chupeco Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1492660612 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 480
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The epic finale to The Bone Witch series! As Tea's dark magic eats away at her, she must save the one she loves most, even while her life—and the kingdoms—are on the brink of destruction. Perfect for readers of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House and Holly Black's The Cruel Prince! In the Eight Kingdoms, none have greater strength or influence than the asha, who hold elemental magic. But only a bone witch has the power to raise the dead. Tea has used this dark magic to breathe life into those she has loved and lost...and those who would join her army against the deceitful royals. But Tea's quest to conjure a shadowglass, to achieve immortality for the one person she loves most in the world, threatens to consume her. Tea's heartsglass only grows darker with each new betrayal. Her work with the monstrous azi, her thirst for retribution, her desire to unmask the Faceless—they all feed the darkrot that is gradually consuming her heartsglass. She is haunted by blackouts and strange visions, and when she wakes with blood on her hands, Tea must answer to a power greater than the elder asha or even her conscience. Tea's life—and the fate of the kingdoms—hangs in the balance. Thrilling and atmospheric, this bestselling series is perfect for readers looking for Memoirs of a Geisha meets dark fantasy stories with diverse representation and multicultural influences original worldbuilding and captivating writing witch and wizard series for teens and adults The Bone Witch Series: The Bone Witch (Book 1) The Heart Forger (Book 2) The Shadowglass (Book 3) Praise for The Shadowglass: "Satisfying." —Foreword "A must-purchase." —School Library Journal "A worthy conclusion to a story that is, at its core, about love and letting go." —Kirkus Reviews
Author: Robin Whalley Publisher: Robin Whalley ISBN: Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 237
Book Description
Unravel the Mysteries of Luminosity Masking in Adobe Photoshop Make your photography stand out from the crowd by using powerful Luminosity Masking Techniques. In this comprehensive workbook, you will learn valuable photo editing skills to create stunning professional images. With step-by-step instruction and practical examples, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of how to create and apply adjustments using Luminosity Masks. These masks allow you to target adjustments with precision whilst applying natural looking improvements to your photography. Everything you need to know about creating and applying these masks is explained in detail. This workbook is packed with helpful examples, guiding you step by step through the entire process. All you require is a basic knowledge of Photoshop, everything else is explained. You can also download the book’s example files to: · Learn multiple methods for creating Luminosity Masks to target any tonal range in an image. · Produce high quality masks based on the image channel and colour information. · Learn how to blend adjustments seamlessly into your photos without creating harsh transitions or artifacts. · Apply professional edits in the most challenging situations to achieve exceptional results. · Follow multiple full-length photo editing examples. In addition, you will learn how to use Luminosity Masks for advanced exposure blending, creating beautiful high dynamic range photography. By creating masks based on different exposure values, you will be able to blend multiple exposures seamlessly, preserving highlight and shadow details for a more balanced and realistic final image. Immerse yourself in the art of Photoshop Luminosity Masking and watch your photography improve.
Author: Nigel Pennick Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1644114054 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 483
Book Description
• Reveals how mask rituals are akin to shamanic journeying and allow the mask wearer to personify an ancestral presence, spirit, deity, or power • Examines animal guising and shows how mask customs are tied to creation myths and the ancestral founders of a people, tribe, city, or nation • Looks at morris dancers and mummers in the UK, Krampuslauf and Perchtenlauf in Germanic areas, the Gorgon myths of Greece, Norse Berserker rituals, and the annual Black Forest rite to awaken ensouled masks every spring There is a spiritual power in masks that transports one into realms unseen and gives voice to things unspoken. Within the context of ritual, putting on a mask places the wearer at the intersection between the present and the past, the living and the dead, this world and the Otherworld. Masks make it possible to activate ancient archetypes, with the mask wearer reanimating or personifying an ancestral presence or spirit, a deity or power, an animal or a being of the eldritch world. In this illustrated study, Nigel Pennick explores the magical and spiritual aspects of mask wearing from ancient times to the present. He examines the many mask traditions around Europe and shows how mask rituals are similar to shamanic journeying and near-death experiences and can induce ecstatic states that allow the power signified by the mask to take possession of the individual wearing it. He also looks at the practice of dressing up as sacred animals and mask wearing as it relates to ostenta, events that occur suddenly and without warning that are considered a token or sign from the Otherworld. Unveiling the sacred power of masks, the author shows how masks allow us to transport into realms unseen, embody ancestors and otherworldly entities, and connect with traditions that stretch back to time immemorial.
Author: J. N. Williamson
Author: Jerry N. Williamson
Author: Gary Phillips
Author: J. N. Williamson
Author: Stephen Jones
Author: Todd McFarlane
Author: Maurice Broaddus
Author: Rin Chupeco
Author: Robin Whalley
Author: Nigel Pennick